Dementia can sound scary when it’s part of your aging loved one’s diagnosis, but with the proper care, people with mild forms of dementia can still maintain a good quality of life. Even if the dementia progresses, with some adjustments, your loved one can continue to live at home near friends and family.
Dementia is a medical term applied to a noticeable mental decline that causes disruption to daily life. Some symptoms of dementia include:
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Memory loss
Serious lapses in reasoning skills
Significant language impairment
Inaccurate interpretation of visual cues
Inability to pay attention
A general decline in mental functioning and abilities is a natural part of aging. If you see signs of significant impairment in the areas listed above, dementia could be present. Depending on any underlying physical health issues that might trigger dementia, it may improve with time and treatment. The progression of dementia could also be slowed in many cases.
Treatment for Dementia
Although there is no cure, there are a few options for dementia care. South Florida has a concentration of geriatric medical specialties because of the aging population in that region. A medical specialist in your area may prescribe medication to treat the symptoms of dementia. Memory loss, aggressive behavior and sleep issues can usually be controlled with medication.
Patients with dementia, however, need assistance to get through their daily activities. Remembering to take their medication is one of the most important aspects of their care. If you cannot stay with your loved one all day, every day, some assistance will be required.
Treatment for Alzheimer’s
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, but there are medications and activities that might slow the progression of the disease. There are typically bouts of unusually aggressive behavior associated with Alzheimer’s that can be controlled with medication. This behavior might be a result of increased anxiety, which can also be relieved with medication.
Once it sets in, Alzheimer’s can advance rapidly or slowly depending on the individual case. The mind tends to deteriorate faster than the body in most cases, which leaves older adults with Alzheimer’s in a rather child-like state. Some may require help with basic functions like eating and dressing themselves.
A Difference in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Treatment
Remaining in their home is one way dementia patients can ease their anxiety. Being in a familiar setting can help your loved ones remain independent longer than if they move to a strange place where they have to learn a new routine. In their own home, your loved ones are comfortable with their surroundings. They know where everything is and how to get around.
Active Senior Care can arrange an array of services to meet clients’ needs and continue to take care of them as their dementia progresses. With Active Senior Care, your loved ones can stay in their own home and get the care they need to remain as independent as possible. We help you rest easier knowing your loved one is taken care of, even when you cannot be with them.
North Miami dementia care arranged through Active Senior Care can include assistance with cooking, housekeeping, laundry and more. Qualified caregivers provide assistance to seniors with all of their activities of Daily Living and their visits provide companionship to seniors living alone. Caregivers also provide transportation to medical appointments when needed and accompany our clients to these appointments.
If your loved one is in need of Alzheimer’s care in Miami, Aventura, Coral Gables, Florida or anywhere in the South Florida area, Active Senior Care can refer more advanced care right in their home. Caregivers can help with bathing, toileting, dressing and other personal care needs. If necessary, we can help arrange skilled nursing to manage medications, handle wound care, perform physical therapy and draw blood when needed.
With Active Senior Care, your loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s can remain in their homes where you’re used to visiting them. You will know they are well cared for when you cannot be there and their quality of life will be optimal for the rest of their days.
Active Senior Care: In-Home Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services You Can Count On
As a nurse registry dedicated to referring and matching you to the right caregiver, we offer more than the home care agencies you’re used to — because we have access to so many more registered care professionals than other care services. Plus, we go above and beyond with our efforts because we’re dedicated to your needs.
When you choose Active Senior Care, you can count on the following benefits:
Referral to qualified, specialized caregivers who can meet all your in-home needs with their skills — plus, all caregivers are insured and federally screened before working with you.
Quick response time — your care can start right away with same-day services setup.
Free in-home evaluation to ascertain your needs.
Free caregiver interviews,so you feel completely comfortable with your care.
Flexible schedules to work with your needs, including 24/7 on-call services and no minimum for hours of service.
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Ari
11/04/2020
Active Home Care agency helped my father so much! They were so quick to respond and send two caregivers who go above and beyond in their service. I hope this review will help another family make a decision to use and trust Active Home Care agency to help their family...read moreActive Home Care agency helped my father so much! They were so quick to respond and send two caregivers who go above and beyond in their service. I hope this review will help another family make a decision to use and trust Active Home Care agency to help their family member in need.read less
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12/07/2016
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3/18/2021
Selecting care for my wife was one of the most stressful decisions I have ever made. Blima came to our home and really listened to our situation and developed a profile that worked for us. Within days she found the perfect fit and myself and our family will...read moreSelecting care for my wife was one of the most stressful decisions I have ever made. Blima came to our home and really listened to our situation and developed a profile that worked for us. Within days she found the perfect fit and myself and our family will be forever grateful.read less
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6/15/2021
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12/17/2020
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12/22/2021
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Aimee Garden-Fernandez
12/08/2016
My mom is a current client at Active Home Care, we are extremely happy with the services she is receiving. Anita is wonderful with her, she really cares for my mom. She comes in every day at 9:00 am to assist her with breakfast and getting her ready and stays...read moreMy mom is a current client at Active Home Care, we are extremely happy with the services she is receiving. Anita is wonderful with her, she really cares for my mom. She comes in every day at 9:00 am to assist her with breakfast and getting her ready and stays with her until 3:00 pm. My mom loves Anita, she keeps my mom safe and takes her out to socialize on a daily basis.read less
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7/02/2019
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3/26/2019
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Jacobo Taurel
11/05/2019
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9/24/2019
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Bari Schanerman
3/04/2021
I was referred to active home care by a neighbor a couple of months ago. My mother in law is now 82 years old, she is very fragile and needs assistance with some activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and grooming. We have had many different caregivers with a...read moreI was referred to active home care by a neighbor a couple of months ago. My mother in law is now 82 years old, she is very fragile and needs assistance with some activities of daily living like bathing, dressing and grooming. We have had many different caregivers with a lot of turnover, until we found active home care. They came to our home before starting services and met my mother in law, after that they allowed us to interview different caregivers until we felt comfortable. We are very happy with the caregiver and the service provided by the company.read less
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8/30/2019
I was looking for in home care services for my mom in the Miami area and found Active Home Care. We started services a couple of months ago and are very satisfied with the staff and caregivers.
Max Rimeris
11/12/2019
Best home care agency in Miami FL, all staff is background screened, caring and professional. I have been an Active Home Care customer for a few years, they are wonderful, they come every day to help me with my morning routine, light housekeeping, driving me to my appointments and grocery...read moreBest home care agency in Miami FL, all staff is background screened, caring and professional. I have been an Active Home Care customer for a few years, they are wonderful, they come every day to help me with my morning routine, light housekeeping, driving me to my appointments and grocery shopping. My quality of life has definitely improved since I hired them.read less
Mina Rozenberg
11/12/2019
When I first called Active Home Care, I had been taking care of my mom on my own for several months. I knew I needed help but I didn't know how to find it. My mother's physician recommended Active Home Care, so I called them. They sent a couple of...read moreWhen I first called Active Home Care, I had been taking care of my mom on my own for several months. I knew I needed help but I didn't know how to find it. My mother's physician recommended Active Home Care, so I called them. They sent a couple of caregivers for interviews and I decided on the one I liked the most. I'm using their services 6 hours every day and I'm very happy and relieved now.read less
Camila Roizental
11/12/2019
Active Senior Care has been a huge help with caring for my 96-year-old Mum! They offered friendly, professional, caring services beginning with Blima the representative that I first met in September 2020 all the way to the staff that she organised to help me! I’d had previous experience...read moreActive Senior Care has been a huge help with caring for my 96-year-old Mum! They offered friendly, professional, caring services beginning with Blima the representative that I first met in September 2020 all the way to the staff that she organised to help me! I’d had previous experience working with other agencies. There was no comparison with the outstanding care and concerned that was given by Active Senior Care! I recommend them without hesitation!read less
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1/22/2021
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High-Quality In-Home Senior Care in FL
Help your loved one maintain a high quality of life with in-home Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. In-home Alzheimer’s and dementia care services allow your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease to maintain their daily routines in the comfort of familiar surroundings. With Active Senior Care’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Package, you can feel confident that someone will meet your needs directly at your home. Alzheimer’s and dementia care services include all the benefits of companionship and personal care services plus:
Mind stimulation activities and games: Stimulating leisure and social events are crucial in maintaining a healthy brain for clients diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Games, puzzles and reading are just a few examples of mind-stimulating activities for both dementia and Alzheimer’s clients.
Constant conversation and interaction: Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses are associated with many communication changes. Active Senior Care will match your senior with a passionate caregiver who is experienced in conversation and interpreting the speech of those needing specialized care.
Personalized supervision to detect changes: Our nurse registry refers caregivers who customize clients’ daily schedules to match their interests and intellectual capacity. They will continually check-in to assess any changes in client status and ensure that current living configurations remain safe and constructive.
Caregivers with direct experience: High-quality senior care starts with insured, qualified caregivers. Active Senior Care only refers experienced, empathetic and dedicated caretakers who want to see your senior be as healthy and happy as you do.